ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delegation informed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Friday that the party does not accept the 26th Constitutional Amendment, said Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub.
Ayub, speaking to reporters in Islamabad, revealed that the delegation expressed concerns over frequent changes in hearing dates and lack of communication regarding the cases of PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse. He was joined by PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan, Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, and Latif Khosa during the press conference.
The meeting with the CJP comes just one day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited CJP Afridi’s house to discuss the agenda for an upcoming meeting of the National Judicial Policymaking Committee. CJP Afridi shared his intention to incorporate opposition feedback into judicial reforms, seeking bipartisan support to ensure the reforms are sustainable and effective.
Meanwhile, the PTI delegation raised concerns about the legal treatment of party leaders and activists, especially regarding the lack of information on hearing dates for Imran Khan and his wife. They also highlighted alleged violations of laws and prison manuals, as well as issues related to meeting the PTI founder. Ayub emphasized that many PTI leaders were “trapped in false cases.”
The delegation also brought up matters regarding PTI activists’ cases and production orders, reiterating that they did not recognize the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Ayub stated that Khan was being denied communication with his children.
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan confirmed that the CJP had sought input on the National Judicial Council Committee’s agenda, and voiced concerns about discriminatory treatment of PTI leaders and employees.
Salman Akram Raja accused the government of neglecting the law and Constitution, asserting that there was no rule of law in the country. He called for immediate judicial intervention and warned that if the issue was not addressed, public protests would follow.
